Americans are spending more than ever on pets

It’s hard to drive more than a few
blocks down any stretch of Ventura Boulevard without seeing a pet boutique,
doggy day care, high-end groomer or other business promising to pamper your
pet. Angelenos love their pets, and the businesses that serve them are booming.
“I won’t say pets are recession-proof, but I will say that people consider
expenses related to their pets something they just can’t cut,” said Lenny
Cohen, owner of The Pampered Pet, Hotel and Spa in Woodland Hills…